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Category: Groundcovers Perennials Cactus and Succulents
Height: 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing: 9-12 in. (22-30 cm) 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) 15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F) USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Similar to other's comments I have not had great luck with this plant, it splays open in the middle despite pinching in the spring and division. It is a fabulous colour, but unlike my other showy sedums (white, autumn joy) it does not seem to be able to stay erect.
On Oct 22, 2006, Lady_fern from Jeffersonville, IN (Zone 6a) wrote:
Like "Autumn Joy" and "Frosty Morn" this sedum is best grown through a support to keep it upright. Cattle fencing works well because it is green and can easily be cut to size. The purple foliage is always attractive and is a nice focal point.
On May 11, 2006, Terry from Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) wrote:
Mine are now two years old, and suffered from benign neglect, then frequent transplanting until last year. This spring, they've rebounded and filled out very nicely, with gorgeous coloration. I'm hoping they'll do really well in their (now permanent) home!
On Mar 31, 2006, rshepherd from Grass Lake, MI (Zone 5b) wrote:
I have 3 of these plants and grow them in full sun. I love the foliage, which is beautiful red purple color. All 3 spray out in the middle which is a disappointment to me (maybe thats why it is advertised as ground cover). This spring I have cut off all dead plant material and will pinch them back in intervals throughout the growing season to see what happens. I want to see if I can encourage this plant to grow more upright than on the ground.
On Feb 1, 2006, sharonmi from Westland, MI (Zone 6a) wrote:
I've only had them for two years, but so far they are a disappointment. They all splayed out in the middle, and the foilage got kinda crispy looking. I will pinch them back hard this spring, maybe that will improve their appearance.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Clayton, California Hampton, Illinois Machesney Park, Illinois Mount Prospect, Illinois Washington, Illinois Greenville, Indiana Jeffersonville, Indiana Uxbridge, Massachusetts Dearborn Heights, Michigan Marine City, Michigan Pinconning, Michigan Westland, Michigan Troy, New Hampshire Mooresville, North Carolina Belfield, North Dakota Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania Lexington, Virginia Stafford, Virginia Kalama, Washington
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